Tommy- (Emphasis)
When I look at this photo I feel emotion. I feel a mood and
a set tone. The picture is dark with a light and the lights reflection leading
up to it which is where I start to see the emphasis. Obviously the bright light
is emphasized in the dark background as well. I think this photo is about a
deeper meaning than actually portrayed. When I look at it I feel a calm, serene
place with heat. It is about finding your inner self and relaxing while
searching deep within.
This photo uses good exposure and lighting. You can see a
lighting blur above the candles flame which adds an element to it. The blue and
orange spots in the background also seem to add character. You can find other
emotions in this picture just by looking at the candle and then back at the
background. I see dots of happiness, maybe as if someone is sitting by the
candle and meditating, feeling their happiness come to life. The focus is well
done on this picture as well. The edge of the candle is nice and crisp leading
up to the candle which gives off a blur. The background is black and mysterious
to the point where you can’t really see what’s going on. This adds to the
emphasis and mood.
I think maybe cropping the picture farther up so you can’t
see too much of the bottom would have been a little more beneficial considering
the rule of thirds.
This picture would definitely not give off the same effects
as it does now if you were to use black and white. The tint of the candle,
flame, and spots in the background make your picture work and represent moods
and emotion so that worked well!
I really like the symbolism that you get when looking at the
picture. The darkness and mystery of this photo keeps you thinking. You could
probably base a story off of this one simple picture.
One thing that I would have changed about this photo was a
tiny bit of cropping. Shifting the photo up a little so you can’t see as much
of the black bottom would have worked well. Just because it is all black and
all of that black is unnecessary. This would help you achieve the rule of
thirds.
